Combining Presets With Layers In ON1 Photo RAW

Using a layered workflow in ON1 Photo RAW is a flexible way to edit your photos. Easily stack different presets and use layer masks to limit a set of filters to select elements in your image. I’ll show you how to make layers a part of your workflow.

A summary of this workflow:

Identify the main elements in your scene. In my example, I have two items, the cliffs and the sky.

Duplicate your image so you have a layer per element. In my example, I have two layers.

Browse your ON1 presets for ones that look good for a certain elements. Apply one preset per layer.

Use the masking tools to limit the layer’s effects to the element you want to accentuate.

Scott Davenport is a landscape photographer and photo educator and based in San Diego, California. He leads photo workshops, writes photography books, makes tutorial videos, and feels weird referring to himself in the 3rd person.